THEA-TEAMS

Each mission has a different ‘A-Team’ contingent upon the demographic and region.

FRONTLINES

The individuals who work at the core of the mission made up of Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, backpackers and village leaders.

PARTNERS

Made up of organizations, companies and news networks who support us in that particular region.

DONORS

Individuals who donate make the mission possible.

#offthegridINDONESIA

Thank you for the support of our efforts to bring relief aid to Deaf/HH in the aftermath of various earthquakes and tsunami disasters in Indonesia. We have been distributing food, solar power and clean water systems to those Deaf located on the islands Lombok, Sumbawa and Gili Air. You may learn the stories and see our work by following #offthegridINDONESIA online:

Stacy Abrams"This is for my granny, who could make anything out of anything, and she would have made sure that my family had shoes, so I wanted to donate in her honor." (Phoenix, Arizona)

Betty Abrams "in memory of The 3 murdered deaf ladies"

Jamie Almodovar "HOPE & LOVE" (Puerto Rico)

Norberto Almodovar (California)

Shagun Kaur Aulakh (California)

Linda Arnold "In honor of the 3 ladies murdered in Haiti"

Jillian & Ted Baker (California)

Bianca Garcia Barraclough "It's people like you that make the world a better place. Thank you <3" (Spain)

Kylie Cafiero (North Carolina)

Jai Catalano"This morning I saw the photo of all those children with new shoes that touched me deeply. Thank you for bringing this story to life." (New York)

Stephanie Cronk"In memory of Robert L. Moore. I too conduct a shoe drive for locals in need and understand the need for others to share in my mission."

Brenda Cummings(Florida)

Heather Curtsinger "The world needs more sunshine. Even though times get dark, keep up the good work." (Texas)

Kim Fulcher "I'm surrounded by kids who have so much, easy to forget those who have so little"

Helene and Mayim Helene (in memory, a tribute) "Keep doing what you are doing. You are changing the world and minds and lives. Thank you for that!"

Susan Hassman (New Jersey)

Sara Lee Herzig"We are with you Deaf Haitians"

Dawn Hill (Minnesota)

Anne Hughes

Cindy Burdic "In memory of my son, Jeff. He passed away suddenly caused by a rare auto immune disease Goodpastor Syndrome that caused his kidney's to fail rapidly. He lived far away from home. We spent 4 days with him in the hospital and he passed away. I met Angela the founder at this time and she was so kind, compassionate and genuine. She reminds me of my son. I've followed her and feel blessed to support her cause and all the good work she does." (New York)

Maria Garcia"Helping with the most basic of needs" (Puerto Rico)

Kevin Gower "I know Angela and I believe in what she's doing.. Happy to help in a small way." (Virginia)

Saul Grosshuesch (Overseas Military)

Nathalie Johnston (Texas)

Meredith Jones "Happy to donate and send some love from Okinawa, Japan!"

Ayesha Kamal"I think this is amazing, you and your work continues to inspire me" (England)

Noel Perreira Kauanui "so very proud of the work that you are doing!!" (Hawaii)

Theresa Kuhel (Ohio)

Angela King "Bless you & all the people you are trying to help. I wish I could send more but my income is very iimited. The world desperately needs more like you. Keep up the great work -you are well-named x" (England)

Marcela Jones

Tina Lloyd "From Ace and I"

Candice Macy"♥️" (California)

Alicia Marquez (New York)

Natasha McCarthy "Thank you for working so hard to help others" (Australia)

Sarah Angel McClutchy (Virginia)

Kristi Merriweather "Thank you for doing this!!" (Georgia)

Pepijn Mittelmeijer (Holland)

Jennifer Mulholland (Mississippi)

Elizabeth Myers-Suarez (Virginia)

Brenda Nardolillo"Our hearts grieve with you over the loss of your ladies. Hopefully this will help make a difference in the life of their children and others." (Anaheim, California)

Suzanne Osborne "My mother in law died 12/15...... She had terrible bunions and foot problems that greatly decreased her mobility and enjoyment of her life. It is easy to take your feet for granted until they are no longer dependable. This is an appropriate way to remember her! I will look forward to your next class in Madison, MS. Thank you!" (Madison Mississippi)

Edgar Ortiz (Florida)

Ramona Pacheco (Ohio)

Anna Pålsson (Sweden)

Kelly Paridy "What you do is awesome" (New Jersey)

Diana Pham "In memory of Vanessa, Sophonie & Monique"(California)

Matthew Reinig (Washington)

Lucy Rosado (Ohio)

Cynthia Ross "It is better to give than to receive." (California)

Rosemary Ross (Virginia)

Cynthia Ross (California)

Tim Ruppert (Utah)

Sheena Sabatier"I always said one day I would do something with this Jewelry!" (Florida)

Garrick Sakado"Great work Angela and Because International DOING wonderful things for people in need." (California)

Carrie Sinclair

Jimmy Gann Snoots "A few years ago I bought some land. I always figured God made me a steward of that piece of the Earth. This year I sold some timber. This is my way to show I appreciate it."(Mississippi)

Wolfram Sorg "Here's 10 pairs of shoes, keep up the good work"(Germany)

Lori Strapp (California)

Denise Stringer "This is awesome!" (Mississippi)

Adriana Vasquez "You're such a bright star on the earth _\m/" (New York)

Jason Wehrs"Thanks for making it easy for the rest of us to have an impact through your awesome dedication!" (Minnesota)